How to Write 巾 (towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50)) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 3-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 巾 (“towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50)”), indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. Practice 巾 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 巾い (おおい (ooi) — towel), 巾 (ちきり (chikiri) — towel).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (巾)
Primary Radical (部首): 巾 — はば (towel)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 巾
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キン, フク) when 巾 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おお.い, ちきり, きれ) when 巾 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (3画): With only 3 strokes, 巾 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 巾 (はば (towel)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 巾 (はば (towel))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 3 strokes under radical 巾.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 巾
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 巾 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 巾 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 巾 ("towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50)") is written with 3 strokes (3画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 巾 (はば (towel)) radical. With only 3 strokes, 巾 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 巾 (はば (towel)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 巾?
For 巾 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is キン, フク and the Kunyomi is おお.い, ちきり, きれ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (キン, フク) when 巾 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (おお.い, ちきり, きれ) when 巾 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 巾 includes 巾い (おおい (ooi) — towel), 巾 (ちきり (chikiri) — towel).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 巾 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 3 strokes of 巾 (towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50)), start with the 巾 (はば (towel)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 巾 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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